Year: 2024

Nicki Chapman is joining Magic Radio to host Mellow Magic Monday to Thursdays from 8pm.

The presenter, broadcaster and author has most recently been working at BBC Radio 2, and is well known for her television work.
As well as Mellow Magic, Nicki will also host a series of music specials and long-form interviews across the year for Magic.
Current weekday Mellow Magic presenter Lynn Parsons will move to present the show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Jen Thomas will also remain part of the Mellow Magic family elsewhere.
Nicki said: “I’m honoured to be presenting Mellow Magic at the start of next year – it’s such an iconic show & brand.
“I’m really looking forward to playing some of the world’s greatest songs each night – many of which I’ve been involved in – and becoming friends with the listeners, however they’re spending their evenings.”
Paul Sylvester, Magic Radio Content Director said: “I’m thrilled to be able to announce that Nicki, one of the most experienced and accomplished radio broadcasters in the UK, is joining the Magic Radio family.
“We know that listeners love her relaxed style and tone, making her the perfect fit for radio’s most iconic evening show and we know that she’ll welcome in audiences with her immense warmth and stories of a career in music.”

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Kingdom FM’s breakfast show host Vanessa Motion was unexpectedly arrested live on air recently.

Two uniformed officers entered the studio, handcuffed Vanessa, and escorted her to a police car, leaving her co-host, Dave Connor in shock as the dramatic scene unfolded.
With listeners and even some of Vanessa’s family members left in suspense, Kingdom FM soon revealed that the ‘arrest’ was actually part of a fundraising stunt for Maggie’s, a charity that provides support to those affected by cancer.
The stunt was part of the “Jail or Bail” charity campaign for Maggie’s Fife, in which Vanessa and five other familiar local faces agreed to be ‘arrested’, with each needing to raise £1,000 in donations to ‘post bail’ and gain their release.

Many listeners who witnessed the ‘arrest’ live on-air reached out to Kingdom FM with concern and supportive messages for Dave, only to discover later that it was all a part of the carefully planned fundraiser.
Dave Connor, Programme Controller at Kingdom FM, expressed his appreciation for the listeners’ reaction. “It’s been amazing to see how much our listeners care for Vanessa.
“The concern turned into incredible support for Maggie’s once everyone realised it was all in fun. We are thankful to Police Scotland for helping us pull this off, and we’re proud to support a charity that does such vital work for people affected by cancer.”

The stunt even caught some of Vanessa’s family members off guard. “I forgot to tell my sister and dad. I didn’t realise until my phone lit up with my sister’s name once she heard I had been ‘arrested’ on air.
“It was unsettling to be handcuffed and led away, but it’s been worth it to support Maggie’s Fife. It’s a charity close to my heart and was haven for me after my mum passed away from cancer.”
Visit Vanessa’s Just Giving page to see the current amount raised, and make a donation.

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On this day 35 years ago Sunrise Radio was born when Founder Avtar Lit was welcomed into many Asian households.

Sunrise Radio was the first of its kind, a 24 hour radio station for British Asians.
Tony Lit, MBE, said: “Today we celebrate 35 years of unforgettable music, cherished memories, and unwavering community support.
“From our first broadcast in 1989 to becoming the UK’s first National Asian Commercial Radio Station, and remaining the UK’s Number 1 Asian Commerical Radio Station for 35 years, our journey has been all about our loyal listeners, partners, and the Sunrise Team.
“Thank you for being part of this incredible story and here’s to many more years together!”
Sunrise Radio is marking this milestone of 35 years with a Special All Request Week, listeners are invited to ask for their favourite songs from 1989 to 2024 and share memories that made these years so special.
The station now broadcasts on 963/972am in London, and nationwide on DAB.

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